CHAKRA

HEALING
COURSE

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Chakras & endocrine glands

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Chakras association with the physical body
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The 7 major chakras
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Chart of common physical disease and their possible chakra
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5. Personality and chakra
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6. Panca Kosha
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CHAKRAS & ENDOCRINE GLANDS

The word chakra literally means wheel, circle, vortex, or whirlpool. The
chakras are connected to a network of psychic channels called nadis, which
correspond to the nerves but are more subtle in nature.
The major chakras are seven in number and are located along the pathway
of sushumna nadi which flows through the centre of the spinal cord.
Sushumna nadi originates at the perineum and terminates at the top of the
head.
The chakras are depicted symbolically as lotus flowers, each having a
particular number of petals and a characteristic colour. The lotus symbolizes
the three stages- ignorance, aspiration and illumination. It represents
spiritual growth from the lowest state of awareness to the highest state of'
consciousness. The petals of the lotus, inscribed with the beeja mantras or
seed sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet, represent the different manifestations
of psychic energy connected with the chakras and the nadis leading into and
out of them.
Within each chakra is a yantra comprised of the geometrical symbol of its
associated element and beeja mantra. Within the yantra there is also a
presiding deity, which represents particular aspects of divinity, along with
the corresponding vahana or vehicle which is an animal form, representing
other psychic aspects related with the particular centre.

CHAKRAS ASSOCIATION WITH THE

PHYSICAL BODY
On a physical level, chakras are associated with the major nerve plexuses
and endocrine glands in the body. Endocrine system is a system of glands
which secrete hormones directly into the blood stream rather than through a
duct to regulate activity in other parts of the body. It is instrumental in
regulating metabolism, growth, development, puberty, tissue function and
also plays a part in determining mood.

The names of the glands & the chakras are:

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7.

Muladhara (testicles/ovaries)
Swadhisthana (Adrenals)
Manipura (spleen/pancreas)
Anahata (thymus)
Vishudha (thyroid/parathyroid)
Ajna (pituitary gland)
Sahasrara (pineal gland)

The ideal condition of chakras is that they all be open and active, and neither
underactive (closed) or overactive. If your chakras are closed, you can
perform meditations to open them again.
Meditation to open them: Sit in meditation and focus on each chakra for 3040 seconds, one at a time going up, then focus on each one going down,
then again going up. This is one round. In this way you can make one more
round. While doing this, you will just be in a flow through all your chakras,
running both the upward and downward current. Once your chakras are
open and active, you should feel more balanced, happy and at peace.

THE 7 MAJOR CHAKRAS

1) MULADHARA CHAKRA / testicles and ovaries

Location: Base of spine, between anus and genitals.

Color: Red
Element: Earth
Bij Mantra: Lam
Muladhara Chakra is the first Chakra in ascending order. It is just below the
junction where Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadis meet.
Muladhara means support or pillar to all the other chakras as the other
chakras are above this. This chakra is the seat or dwelling place of primal
energy, kundalini Shakti. Kundalini, which gives power and energy to all the
chakras, lies dormant at this chakra waiting to be released and merged with
Shiva in the crown center.
On the physical level, this chakra is related to testicles and ovaries .
Physically, muladhara governs sexuality, mentally it governs stability,
emotionally it governs sensuality, and spiritually it governs a sense of
security.
When this chakra is underactive we get diseases like constipation, piles,
varicose veins problem, knee problem, body pain & jaundice. If this chakra is
over-active, we become materialistic, greedy, obsessed with being secure
and resist change.
The concentration and meditation on Muladhara chakra helps rectify
disorders of these functions & enhance inner stability and balance.

2) SWADHISTHANA CHAKRA / adrenal

Location: Slightly below the belly button

Color: Orange
Element: Water
Bij Mantra: Vam
The literal meaning of the word swadhisthana is one's own abode. The
Sanskrit word swa means self and sthana means dwelling place.
Although kundalini resides in the muladhara chakra, actually her home is not
there. When you begin to experience kundalini you will find her in her real
nature not at the base of the spinal column but at swadhishthana chakra, her
own abode.
Swadhishthana chakra is the chakra of creativity, pure attention and pure
knowledge. It is the one which connects us to the inner source of inspiration,
and enables us to experience the beauty around us. By purifying this centre
the animal nature is transcended.
On the physical level, swadhisthana chakra is related to the adrenal glands.
It looks after our liver, kidneys, and the lower abdomen. It is responsible for
assimilation, procreation, lymphatic system, and menstrual secretions.
Physically, Swadisthana governs reproduction, mentally it governs creativity,
emotionally it governs joy, and spiritually it governs enthusiasm.
When this chakra is underactive, we get diseases like diabetes, blood cancer
& many other diseases related to this gland can occur.
If this chakra is over-active, we tend to be emotional all the time. Well feel
emotionally attached to people and will tend to focus on sex too much.
Visualization of this centre can help rectify disorders of these functions &
provide a channel for projection of energy & more specifically thought
energy.

3) MANIPURA CHAKRA / SPLEEN PANCREAS

Location: one hand-span above the belly button

Color: Golden bright yellow
Element: Fire
Bij Mantra: Ram
Mani means jewel, Puri means city. Manipura means the city of jewels. It is
so-called because, being the fire centre, it is lustrous like a jewel and radiant
with vitality and energy.
Manipura is the centre of self-assertion, dynamism and dominance. This
chakra is the one that gives us the sense of generosity, complete satisfaction
and contentment. It represents expansive consciousness, and the desire for
power. The main quality of this center is peace - clearing this chakra can
relieve stress and tensions. When the manipura chakra succumbs to stresses
of any kind, the effects are immediately felt both in the physical body and in
the emotions.
On the physical level, this chakra is apparently related to the digestive
system, the spleen, the liver, the pancreas and the gall bladder which
produces and secretes enzymes, acids and juices necessary for the digestion
and absorption of nutrients. The adrenal glands located above the kidneys
are also related with manipura. They secrete adrenaline into the blood during
an emergency situation. This has the effect of speeding up all the
physiological processes, making the mind sharp and alert, the heart beat
faster, the respiration rate more rapid and so on. The body is then prepared
for a more intense level of activity than normal in what is commonly called
the 'fight or flight' reaction.
Physically, manipura governs digestion, mentally it governs personal power,
emotionally it governs expansiveness, and spiritually all matters of growth.
If this chakra is under-active, people suffer from sluggishness or malfunctions
of the digestive system; can have weakness in the body, indigestion,
stomach, intestinal, and colon problems.
If this chakra is over-active, we are domineering and probably even
aggressive.

Visualization of this centre can help rectify disorders of these functions &
brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity and non-dominating power.

4) ANAHATA CHAKRA / THYMUS GLAND

Location: centre of the chest (in the area of the cardiac plexus).
Color: Green
Element: Air
Bij Mantra: yam
Anahata means unstuck. In the heart centre is the unstuck vibration of the
eternal nada (sound).
It is where an internal, unborn and undying vibration, the pulse of the
universe and pulse of human existence can be experienced. Anahata chakra
is the centre of unconditional love, emotions, compassion, selflessness and
devotion. This is the place where resides our true Self, which is eternally pure
and unaffected by anything. It is from our heart that the compassion and
love manifests & the feelings of universal brotherhood and tolerance begin to
develop and all beings are accepted and loved for what they are. The heart
chakra gives us the sense of responsibility, complete security, confidence
and pure behaviour towards others.
On the physical level, this chakra is related to the heart, blood, lungs and the
circulatory system in general, along with the immune and endocrine
systems. Physically Anahata governs circulation, emotionally it governs
unconditional love for the self and others, mentally it governs passion and
spiritually it governs devotion.
The disharmonious activation of Anahata chakra leads to love-related
problems that appear in some tragic cases (divorce, death), perturbation of
the endocrine gland corresponding to it - the thymus gland.
If this chakra is under-active, it can cause asthma or various heart
conditions. If this chakra is over-active, we are suffocating people with our
love and our love probably has quite selfish reasons.
Visualization of this centre can help rectify disorders of these functions. Then
we get cosmic love and obtain all other divine qualities. All our worries,
doubts and fears are destroyed.

5) VISHUDDHI / VISHUDDHA / THYROID GLAND

Location: base of throat, above where it joins the chest

Color: Sky Blue
Element: Space
Bij Mantra: Ham
The word shuddhi means 'purification' and the prefix vi enhances this quality.
It is the centre of the pure consciousness, and creativity. Right understanding
and discrimination develop at vishuddhi chakra.
Here the dualities of life are accepted, allowing one to flow with life and let
things happen as they will, without distinguishing between good and bad. It
is the chakra of pure relationships with others, and of playful detachment.
On the physical level, vishuddhi chakra is apparently related to the thyroids,
the rate of metabolism, and the lungs in the physical body. It controls the
activity of the vocal cords, of the hearing, of the pharynx and esophagus.
Physically, vishuddha governs communication, emotionally it governs
independence, mentally it governs fluent thought, and spiritually, it governs
a sense of security.
If this chakra is under-active, people will get cold, cough, thyroid problem &
lack of communication skill. If this chakra is over-active, we tend to speak too
much, usually to domineer and keep people at a distance.
Visualization of this centre can help rectify disorders of these functions such
as the feelings of superiority or inferiority, all jealousies & it activates ability
to telepathy, clairaudience. (Extra-sensory hearing) enhances.

6) AJNA CHAKRA / PITUITARY GLAND

Location: exact centre of forehead

Color: Indigo or deep blue
Element: ultra sound
Bij Mantra: Aam
This centre is also known by various names such as: the third eye; jnana
chakshu (the eye of wisdom); triveni (the confluence of three rivers); guru
chakra and the eye of Shiva.
The word ajna means command. In deeper states of meditation the disciple
receives commands and guidance from the guru, and from the divine or
higher self, through this chakra.
Ida and pingala nadis merge with sushumna nadi at ajna running all the way
up from muladhara to sahasrara. If Ida and pingala nadis are out of
sequence, it indicates that something is disturbed in the energy circuit
between mooladhara and ajna. It is a gate which opens the way for our
consciousness to ascend to its final destination, which is the seventh center.
On physical level, ajna is apparently related to the pituitary gland and the
small brain which secretes hormones to communicate to the rest of the
endocrine system and also connects to the central nervous system via the
hypothalamus. The hypophysis has a vital role in the physical basis of
consciousness. This is the centre where wisdom and intuition develop.
If this chakra is under-active, one will have negative thoughts, lack of energy,
making more bad karmas. If this chakra is over-active, one may live in a
world of fantasy too much; in excessive cases hallucinations are possible.
Who concentrates at this centre destroys all the karmas of the past lives. The
benefits that are derived by meditation on this chakra cannot be described in
words.

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7) THE SAHASRARA / PITUITARY GLAND

Location: whole top of head above the hairline
Color: Violet
Element: ultra violet
Bij Mantra: Om
Sahasrara Chakra is not really a chakra but our connection to our
higherselves and to the divine, the abode of Lord Shiva.
The word sahasrara means one thousand. This chakra is visualized as a
shining lotus of a thousand petals. In the centre of the lotus is a shining
jyotirlingal lingam of light, symbol of pure consciousness.
It is in sahasrara that the mystical union of Shiva and Shakti takes place, the
fusion of consciousness with matter and energy, the individual soul with the
supreme soul. When kundalini awakens, it ascends through the chakras to
sahasrara and merges into the source from where it originated. Having
attained this, the yogi attains the super-conscious state and supreme
knowledge and passes beyond birth and death. It is like our umbilical / navel
(um-BIL-i-kuhl) cord to "God."
On physical level, sahasrara charka is related to the pineal gland. The pineal
gland is a light sensitive gland that produces the hormone melatonin which
regulates sleep and awakening. Its proper functioning helps to improve
thinking power and intelligence. It is large in children, but shrinks at puberty.
This chakra gives us the direct, absolute perception of reality on our central
nervous system. It symbolizes detachment from illusion; an essential
element in obtaining supramental consciousness of the truth that one is all
and all is one.
Sahasrara chakra integrates all the chakras with their respective qualities. It
is the last milestone of the evolution of human awareness.

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CHART OF COMMON PHYSICAL DISEASE

AND THEIR POSSIBLE CHAKRA

The following chart is an attempt to answer possible chakra disharmony. This

is only a general guide, it is NOT ABSOLUTE, and DOES NOT constitutes a
diagnosis.
Below given related chakras and their excess or deficiency. In some cases it is
a little of both, (conflicted) which is given a C. In other cases, it needs to be
determined by the symptoms going on in the area. Use your own judgment.
Nothing is absolute. All ailments should be examined within the totality of the
person. This just gives you a likely place to start, in looking for related issues.
Once you find out the chakra, then you can look at the exercises related to
that chakra, whether it is yoga postures, journal exercises, real world tasks, or
exploring the psychological material. For more information on exercises, see
THE SEVENFOLD JOURNEY.
Remember, excess chakras need to let go, detach, and discharge the energy,
or send it to another area. Deficient chakras need to take in, nourish, focus,
and open.
The number indicates the chakra, with base as 1, crown as 7.
E = Excess D = Deficient C = Conflicted (properties of both excess and
deficiency locked in stasis); no letter, could be either excess of deficient,
depending on circumstance
Problem

Chakra

Comments

Adrenal problems

1d, 3e

Excessive fear, too

much demanded of
energy, high stress

Allergies (food)

1d

Difficulty assimilating
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Difficulty with mother
energy
Anorexia

1d

Difficulty in
acceptance

Avoidance of material
world,

2d

Need to desexualize
body

3e

Excessive will and

power struggle,

Anus

Excess or deficient
depending on whether
problem is due to
holding on or letting
go

Anxiety

1d, 3c

Fear, lack of ground.

Too much energy, not
directed by will

Apathy

2d, 3d

Restricted feeling, too

little energy

Arthritis

1d, 3d

Not holding together

physically. Energy
blocked from release.
Toxicity

Asthma

4d

Blocked grief and

tears. Lack of selfconnection

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Athlete's foot

1d

Need to pay attention

to ground

Bedwetting

2e

Inability to contain
water element.
Bladder problems.
"Pissed off". Blood
Pressure,

High

3e

Excessive energy and

anxiety, undirected

Low

3d

Lethargy, too little

energy

Bone problems

1d

Bones are first chakra

structure, indicates
difficulty with
structure, lack of
support

Bowels

Holding on: 1E. Letting

go, 1D

Breasts

issues of love and

nourishment

Breath, shortness

4d

Can't take in love, out

of balance, lack of selflove and inner peace

Bronchitis

4d

Depleted heart chakra,

unresolved grief,
emotional hurts

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Burns, inflammation

3e

Anger, too much fire

element

Cancer

depends on area

Usually excessive
energy that cannot be
released, held
resentments

Candida

1d, 4d

Excess eating used for

grounding or love

Cataracts

6d

Restriction of vision,
fear of seeing

Chills

1d, 3d

Too little fire element,

can be fear

Chronic Fatigue

3e to 3d

Chronic pushing(E)
results in
exhaustion(D)

Colds

4d

Unresolved grief,
sadness, an extended
cry

Colitis

1e

Invasion of ground,
lack of stability, anger

Conjunctivitis

6e

Anger over what you

are seeing

Constipation

1e

Holding on,
withholding, lack of
trust

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Deafness

5d

Inability to receive
verbal communication

Diabetes

3e or d

Metabolic instability

Diarrhea

1d

Inability to hold on, to

appropriately ground

Dizziness

6e,7e,1d

Excess energy in the

upper chakras, losing
contact with ground

Ears

Communication,
listening, could be E or
D depending on issue

Eczema

3e

Irritation, excessive
energy inside that
can't get out

Edema

2e

Too much water

element, hanging on
to emotions, can't
move feelings

Emphysema

4d

Fear of taking in love

Eyes

E or D depending on
issue, important to
look at what was
occurring when
problem started

Fatigue

3d

Exhaustion of energy

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Feet

Connection with
ground, support

Fevers

3e

Too much heat,

inability to dissipate
energy

Fibroids (uterus)

2e

Grounding through
second chakra instead
of first, stagnation of
water element, rigidity

Flu

Excess vulnerability,
no particular chakra.
Need for time out,
cleansing

Frigidity

2d

Fear of sexual feelings

Gallstones

3e

Overcontrolled, hard,
rigid

Gas pains

3d

Poor digestion, low

fire, excess air

Gastritis

3e

Inflamation of
digestive organs, what
can't you "stomach?"

Genitals

Sexual expression

1,3

fight or flight survival

Glands
Adrenals,

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Gonads

Sexuality

Pancreas

Metabolism

Thymus

Immune System

Thyroid, parathyroid

near throat, also

metabolism

Pineal

Light sensitive organ

Pituitary

Master gland,
chemical
communicator

Goiter

5d

Being silenced, can't

get comunication out

Gum Problems

1d, 3d

Inability to bite
through, lack of
aggression

Hands

3, 4, 5,

Doing, loving,
creating. look at work
issues

Hay fever

2e,4d

Emotional congestion,
lack of self-love

Headaches

7e, 6e

Excess pressure to see

or understand,

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Heartburn

4e, 3e

Fire in the heart, using

power instead of love.
pushing too hard

Heart, general

Issues of love and

acceptance, support of
will

Hemorrhoids

1e

Need attention to
ground, trust and
accept. Holding on

Hepatitis

3d

Energy toxicity, liver

needs empowerment
to throw off toxins

Hernia

3e

Misjudgment of one's
power, inability to
contain

Herpes

Need for better sexual

boundaries, often
created to be a "no,"
when "no" is hard to
say

Hip problems

Locomotion, being
able to move through
life

Hives

3e, 4d

Intolerance, anger,
excess energy that
can't get out, invasion

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Hypoglycemia

3d

Too little fire, will,

focus

Hyperglycemia

3e

See diabetes

Hyperthyroidism

5e

Intense need to
communicate

Hypothyroidism

5d

Hyperventilation

43, 1d

Cannot assimilate air,

too little ground

Impotence

2d, 3d

Fear of sexuality, low

self-esteem

Incontinence

2e

Inability to contain
water, as substitute
for expressing intense
emotions

Incurable diseases

2d, 4d

Stuck, fear of change,

afraid of flow, afraid of
emotional release,
surrender,
compromised immune
system

Indigestion

3 e or d

Poor metabolism, fire

imbalance

Infection,

1d

Leaky boundaries,
invasion, anger, but
also inflammation.
Look at area inflamed

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Insomnia

1d, 3e, 6e,7e

Can't settle into

ground, excess energy
rises to top, over
thinking,
intellectualizing

Itching

2e, 3e

Blocked sexual or
emotional release

Jaundice

3d

Poor liver function,

weak will

Jaw problems

3e, 5d

Anger, blocked
communication

Joints

1d, 2d

Connective principle,
look to ground,
dissociation of mind
from body

Kidney problems

2d

Can't sort through

emotions, toxic
environ.

Knee problems

1, 2

Issues of ground and

flexibility

Laryngitis

5e or d

Fear of speaking one's

truth, need to listen

Legs

1, 2

Issues of ground and

movement

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Liver

Considered by Chinese
to be the "Seargentgeneral" of the body,
issues of control, will

Lump in throat

5d

Fear of speaking

Lungs

Ability to take in love,

breath, trust, e or d
depends on issue,
difficulty exhaling or
inhaling?

Lupus

3e, d, 4d

Conflicted will, blocked

anger turned against
self, lack of self love,
deep trauma

Lymph problems

3d

System overload, poor

boundaries, too much
stress, toxic
environment

Menopause problems

varies

Unresolved issues
coming ripe

Menstrual problems

2d

Issues with sexuality,

femininity, flow

Migraines

6e,7e

Too much energy in

upper chakras, need
to ground and
discharge

Nausea

3e

Anger, need to reject

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Neck Problems

Related to
communication, held
resentments. Blocking
things from
consciousness

Obesity

1e, 2d, 3e

Need to use weight to

ground, blocked fire

Paralysis

1d, 2d

Fear, terror, conflicting

impulses, mind and
body dissociation

Pneumonia

1d, 3d, 4d

General deficiency and

depletion, depression,
poor will to live,
feeling unloved

Sciatica

1e or d

Related to grounding,
too much or too little.
Need to clear up
grounding connection,
issues from the past,
focus on ground

Scoliosis

varies

Difficulty letting
chakras line up, fear of
Kundalini energy, need
to dissociate, early
childhood (or possibly
past life) trauma

Sinuses

6e

Pressure from
unconscious to see

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Skin

1 and 2

Boundaries, enclosure
of the body, sensate
organ

Slipped disk

any

Chakra out of
alignment, check for
nearest

Spleen

Used to be associated
with second chakra,
immune system, white
blood cells

Sterility

2d

Fear in reproductive
system

Stomach problems

1 and 3

Digestion and
metabolism -- fire
element. Survival
issue

Stroke

7e

Overwhelm to
consciousness,
nervous system, can't
respond effectively

Stuttering

2e, 5d

Often related to sexual

abuse -- someone
else's energy in one's
chakras

Throat

Communication chakra

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Thymus

Related to heart and

immune system

Thyroid

Ability to process what

we take in

Toes

big toe 1,through

littlest, 5

Grounding the energy

of the related chakra

Tonsillitis

5d

Exhaustion of 5th
chakra, poor self-care

Tumors

any

related to chakra near

tumor, blocked energy
that needs release and
is holding on, fear

Ulcers

3e

Excess stomach fire

Urinary infections

2e

look to sexual
boundaries

Uterus

Reproductive system,
feminine symbol

Vaginitis

2e

Overwhelmed and
need to shut out
sexuality. Look to
boundaries

Varicose veins

1e

Holding on to ground
too tightly, not letting
energy flow down
easily, lack of trust

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2e, 1e

Carelessness, sexual
guilt

PERSONALITY AND CHAKRA

The concept of chakra is very old but it seems that it originates from tantric
tradition. As per modern metaphysics everything is in the form of energy
what we are seeing is dense collection of energy. So the body is also dense
collection of energy. Every moment we are exchanging energy from our body
to universe and universe to body.
Chakras are energy centers which drive our physical as well as metaphysical
and psychological existence too. Modern psychology accepts that most of our
existential disorder is because of stress. Stress is result of wrong perception.
And our perception is formed by various impressions we have stored in our
mind. Those impressions are expressed in the form of various emotions that
build various aspects of our personality.
There are several chakras exists in our body. But seven chakras are major. So
we will see the seven major chakras and their impact in personality
development. Chakras are key switches which opens particular level of
consciousness of your mind. So with the help of chakra you can grow your
personality on all planes

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Muladhara Chakra
Swadhistana chakra
Manipur chakra
Anahat chakra
Visudhha chakra
Ajna chakra
Sahasrara chakra

Each of this chakra has certain associated characteristics which thereby

manifests into certain specific set of emotions. These chakras exist on subtle
plane but it has also great effect on physical body also.
Harmonizing chakras is not only necessary for spiritual development but also
it contributes to the personality development, better personal and
interpersonal adjustment, and all over lifestyle.

1- THE ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CHAKRA

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Muladhara- fear Vs vigor, the right of existence

Swadhistana- shame vs. creativity, the right to feel
Manipurguilt vs. will, the right to act
Anahathatred vs. love, the right to love
Visudhhalies vs. truth, the right to express
Ajna- illusion vs. knowledge, the right to see
Sahasraraself-centeredness vs. divinity, the right to know

These personality traits build a persons life on both the plane material as
well as holistic plane. So we can put development and tuning of the chakras
in two plain on spiritual plain and for our day to day life.
Because of our physical, emotional and mental tendencies some of the
chakra overpowers others. The improper distribution of energy results into
specific kind of personality. When we direct our energy on particular aspects
of life and ignore other aspects that wouldnt result into outcome expected
in spite of ones best efforts.
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Chakras are working on three planes

1- Physical body
2- Subtle body
3- Causal body
If all the chakras are harmonize on physical body level or first than also our
day to day life is harmonious will lead better adjustment and creativity. Lets
see what the effect of each chakra is.

1. FIRST CHAKRA Mooladhara (Root)

DISTURBED STATE-If this chakra is blocked an individual may feel fearful,
anxious, insecure and frustrated. Problems like obesity, anorexia nervosa,
sexual problem and knee troubles can occur. Root body parts include the
hips, legs, lower back a.
HARMONIZED STATE- if this chakra is harmonized person feels stable,
grounded, and unshakable. Person has trust in himself.

2. SECOND CHAKRA-Swadhistana (SACRAL)

DISTURBED STATE -If this chakra is blocked a person may feel emotionally
explosive, manipulative, and Physical problems may include, kidney
weakness, stiff lower back, constipation, and muscle spasms. Belly body
parts include sexual organs (women), kidneys, bladder, and large intestine.
HARMONIZED STATE if this chakra is harmonized person may feel
emotionally stable and having deep understanding of art.

3. THIRD CHAKRA- Manipur (SOLAR PLEXUS)

DISTURBED STATE - When the Third Chakra is out of balance you may lack
confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel that others are
controlling your life, and may be depressed. Physical problems may include
digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food
allergies.

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HARMONIZE STATE- when third chakra is harmonized you feel energetic, full
of confidence and leader in almost situation. It also related with financial
issues.

4. FOURTH CHAKRA- Anahat (HEART)

DISTURBED STATE - When this chakra is out of balance you may feel sorry for
yourself, paranoid, indecisive, afraid of letting go, afraid of getting hurt, or
unworthy of love. Physical illnesses include heart attack, high blood pressure,
insomnia, and difficulty in breathing.
HARMONIZE STATE - When this chakra is balanced you may feel
compassionate, friendly, empathetic, desire to nurture others and see the
good in everyone. Person may feel eternal bliss and joy of unconditional love
also.

5. FIFTH CHAKRA- Visudhha (THROAT)

DISTURBED STATE - When this chakra is out of balance you may want to hold
back, feel timid, be quiet, feel weak, or can't express your thoughts. Physical
illnesses or ailments include, hyperthyroid, hypo thyroid, skin irritations, ear
infections, sore throat, inflammations, and back pain.
HARMONIZED STATE - In balanced state person express his thoughts very
clearly, excellent communication and Openness in entire life.

6. SIXTH CHAKRA- AJNA (Third eye)

DISTURBED STATE - When this chakra is not balanced you may feel nonassertive, afraid of success, or go the opposite way and be egotistical.
Physical symptoms may include headaches, blurred vision, blindness, and
eyestrain.

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HARMONIZED STATE - When this chakra is balanced and open you are your
own master with no fear of death, are not attached to material things, may
experience telepathy, astral travel, and past lives.

7. SEVENTH CHAKRA- sahasrara (THE CROWN)

DISTURBED STATE - Disturbed state- When this chakra is unbalanced there
may be a constant sense of frustration, no spark of joy, and destructive
feelings. Illnesses may include migraine headaches and depression.
HARMONIZED STATE - Balanced energy in this chakra may include the ability
to open up to the Divine and total access to the unconscious and
subconscious.

2- DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALITY

Our energy is distributed in each chakra. But because of our life style,
emotions, habits, situation and tendency, particular chakra is dominated and
draws energy from other chakra particularly nearby chakras. It is just like a
situation if person compromise ability of particular sense organ than his
energy directed towards others sense organs it makes other sense organ
more powerful.
In our day to day life we are always obsessed by particular emotions,
thoughts and tendency. This is because of some of the chakras are dominant
and some are weaker.
One can work on chakras and have balanced way of living with better
personal and interpersonal adjustments. As you are able to harmonize
chakra it reflects its effect on entire aspects of your personality that leads to
naturally relaxed and comfortable state for further growth which will lead to
development of holistic personality.

Example of dominance of chakra

1 Suppose a person with higher dominance of Visudhha chakra but lower
energy at ajna chakra will talk more but his talking will not have any
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influence of knowledge. If the person has distorted energy at his Visudhha

chakra he often uses abuse words in his daily talk
2 Suppose a person having more energy at Muladhara chakra but
distorted energy at Swadhistana chakra have very good physical health
but wherever he puts his effort it result in chaos leading to non- creative
work. A person having dominance of Mooladhara but distorted Anahat and
Ajna chakra has lots of violent tendency.

3- CYCLE OF CHAKRAS
Each chakras has two kind of cycle in everybodys life

Major cycle
Minor cycle

Major cycle- it consist of seven years. So within that particular seven year
each chakra grow fully. It repeats after age of 49 year.
Minor cycle- it consist of one year. So within this year one have possibility
to experience and development of particular chakra. It repeats after every
seven year.
So one has dominance of particular chakra in particular lifespan and its
also opportunity to develop and experience the power of that chakra at its
optimum level.

The simple method to harmonize any chakra

By
By
By
By

the
the
the
the

way
way
way
way

of
of
of
of

bija-mantra
color therapy
various natural element
various yoga practice

Advantage of harmonizing chakra

Correction of psychological attributes.

Removal of disease.

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Better personality development.

Harmony with nature.
Greater creativity.
Maintenance of good health
Correct approach towards self and the world
Harmonize state leads to possibility to grow oneself in spiritual life.
One can work further on chakras and gain various siddhis.
Correct use of ones physical, mental and emotional capabilities. And
many more

The methods to harmonize chakra

Name of
chakra

Elemen
t

endocrin
e

Bijamantr
a

Color
thera
py

Natural
therapy

Asana/Pranaya
ma

Mooladhar
a
Swadhistan
a

The
Earth
The
water

Testicles/
ovaries
endocrin
e

Lam

Red

Moolabandh

Vam

Oran
ge

Manipur

The fire

pancreas

Ram

Yello
w

Anahat

The Air

Thymus

Yam

Visudhha

The
space
Ultra
sound
Ultra
violet

thyroid

Ham

Gree
n
Blue

Sit on the
Earth
Swimming,
see the
sunset
See the
yellow sun,
grain field
Be with trees
See the sky

pituitary

Ksham

Jalandhar
bandh
Trataka

pineal

Om

Ajna
Sahasrara

Indig See the stars

o
violet Summit of
mountain

Sarapasana

Uddiyana

Anulom vilom

Meditation

PANCA KOSHA
Transcedental joy
Sense organ are channel for experience of any kind of joy.

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 The joy of sense organ has limitation and as it passes through sense it
has distortion.
Transcendental joy is ultimate bliss, it is non-interrupted, beyond the
expression of words
Transcendental joy is Para- sensual joy, so its pure and you dont need
any object for that joy.
What is panca kosha
In anatomy we divide our body in to various system.
Before 5000 year upnishad has also same concept that they devide human
being in 5 layers or sheaths
In upnishad they say the atman or self, or enjoyer or possessor has five
different layers through which it gains experiences

1) Annamaya kosha ( physical body)

It is most outer covering of body
It is our physical body
This layer consist of skin, bones, flesh, muscles, various organ and
whatever you have in your body in physical form

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 asana, exercise, walking, swimming and proper diet are food for
annamaya kosha

2) Pranamaya kosha ( physiological body)

It is our second layer of body
It is also called as physiological body
All our physiological processes like digestion, respiration, circulation
are included under this kosha
It works through prana ( vital force), or breath
Pranayama, proper breathinga and shatkriyas establish proper health
of pranamaya kosha
3) Manomayakosha ( mental body)

It is our third layer of self

It is also called as mental body, emotional body
All our emotion, liking, pain and pleasure are out come of this layer
By the way of pratyahara, yama and niyama, bhakti yoga, music you
can maintain proper health of this layer

4) Vigyanamaya kosha (intellectual body)

It is fourth layer of our body
It is also called intellectual body
All your ideas, analytical ability, reasoning ability, and logic is outcome
of this layer
By the way of dharana, meditation, reading, proper understanding you
can maintain health of this kosha
5) Anandmaya kosha ( blissful body)

It is inner most layer of our body

It is also called blissful layer
All your joy and happiness is out come of this kosha
By the way of samadhi and sharing a joy and happiness you can
maintain health of this layer

How this kosha works practical view

Every kosha has dominance have all outer kosha.

E.g .the person having strong mental stability has superior enjoyment
than having strong physical body or vital body

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The more deeper you go, more the meaningful life

As you go deeper you are nearer to your true self

Working on kosha

One can start working on any of the kosha can find liberation.
One can start with anyone but entire journey consist of fullfill-ment of
all the koshas.
More you go inner, you find more integration of your personality
More you near to self, less the problems you have with world, and
more the joy.

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